Newcastle United could be major obstacle to Manchester United’s move for Michael Olise | OneFootball

Manchester United face yet more competition from within the Premier League in the race for the signature of Michael Olise. Now, Newcastle United have also joined the chase.

The Frenchman was sensational on Monday night in Crystal Palace’s dominating 4-0 win over United, demonstrating his skill, creativity and goal scoring threat that has made him one of the most sought-after players in the Premier League.

Olise found the back of the net twice against a beleaguered United side and could easily have had a hat-trick if he hadn’t spurned a couple more glorious chances.

For United’s part, they have struggled massively this year to create for their strikers as Bruno Fernandes is the team’s top scorer and Rasmus Hojlund has bagged only 14 goals in his debut season.

Therefore, it has been widely reported for a while now that Olise is a key target for United in the upcoming transfer window.

With Dan Ashworth’s arrival as sporting director held up due to a court case with his current employers Newcastle, the summer window has been difficult to plan for the Red Devils.

However, one name that INEOS have reportedly pre-approved is that of Olise, reflecting how convinced they are by the 22-year-old’s potential.

However, The Daily Mail are reporting that there could be a potential spanner in the works for United. With chances of losing Ashworth to the Red Devils, the Magpies have plotted their revenge.

The paper claims that “Newcastle are rekindling interest in Crystal Palace forward Michael Olise.”

The Magpies “are making a late push to qualify for Europe themselves and will hope the ambition of their project can help convince Olise they are serious contenders.”

Sadly for United, Newcastle are not the only threat to a potential deal. There have been recent reports of Aston Villa feeling bullish about their chances of landing the player and as usual, Chelsea are also lurking in the background.

United’s lacklustre end to the season and the very real possibility that they could be the only team among the aforementioned quartet not to be able to offer European football next season, could seriously hurt their chances of landing the exciting star.

However, Olise is said to be very keen on a move to United.

In addition, the player has also been described as an “avid” fan of the club as a child, so perhaps nostalgia will pull at his heart strings when he needs to decide where his next destination will be.

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